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174 years ago · 1852
“The instructions to the squadron of the United States called for by the resolution will be communicated on an early future occasion.”
— Millard Fillmore
128 years ago · 1898
“In my own behalf and for the nation I extend to you and the officers and men of your command sincere thanks and congratulations for the conspicuously gallant conduct displayed in…”
— William McKinley
115 years ago · 1911
“I concur fully in the conclusions which the Secretary of War has reached and in the recommendations which he makes.”
— Bill Taft